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Law has been studied and taught in Cambridge since the thirteenth century, and the Faculty remains one of the highest ranked schools of law in the world.
Law has been studied and taught in Cambridge since the thirteenth century, and the Faculty remains one of the highest ranked schools of law in the world.
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Lord Sales devoted a recent lecture on the principle of legality to responding to my critique of one of his judgments. Here, I argue that our disagreement ultimately turns on sharply contrasting, and increasingly consequential, visions of the constitution
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Taking the constitution seriously: A response to Lord Sales
The incoming Deputy President of the Supreme Court devoted a recent lecture to a critique of my commentary on his judgment in the Spitalfields case, highlighting differences between us concerning t…
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December 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Lord Sales devoted a recent lecture on the principle of legality to responding to my critique of one of his judgments. Here, I argue that our disagreement ultimately turns on sharply contrasting, and increasingly consequential, visions of the constitution
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BBC News at Ten coverage of this was all about how Sandie Peggie won, quoting her legal team's description of the case, taking Peggie's perspective throughout, calling it a victory, talking about the "competing rights of women and transgender people" - and not one mention at any point of the below
Also worth noting, the Tribunal found that Sandie Peggie had harassed Dr Beth Upton in a "hate incident".
December 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
BBC News at Ten coverage of this was all about how Sandie Peggie won, quoting her legal team's description of the case, taking Peggie's perspective throughout, calling it a victory, talking about the "competing rights of women and transgender people" - and not one mention at any point of the below
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Thinking about applying for a research visit to the Centre? Don’t miss your chance — applications for 2026 close this Friday, 12 December 2025! More info and how to apply: buff.ly/Pf6A3HZ
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thinking about applying for a research visit to the Centre? Don’t miss your chance — applications for 2026 close this Friday, 12 December 2025! More info and how to apply: buff.ly/Pf6A3HZ
If you're coming to Cambridge for an interview over the next couple of weeks, first off many congratulations on getting this far! 🥳 Then, how about checking out Blake's advice as a current first year law student:
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December 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
If you're coming to Cambridge for an interview over the next couple of weeks, first off many congratulations on getting this far! 🥳 Then, how about checking out Blake's advice as a current first year law student:
🎞️ www.tiktok.com/@blstudies/v...
🎞️ www.tiktok.com/@blstudies/v...
📖 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social has published 'Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation: Law and Technology' edited by Louise Gullifer (@caiuscollege.bsky.social) Matthias Haentjens and Ilya Kokorin - a commentary on EU regulation for crypto-assets and crypto-asset services:
🔗https://bit.ly/4oEqxBs
🔗https://bit.ly/4oEqxBs
December 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
📖 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social has published 'Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation: Law and Technology' edited by Louise Gullifer (@caiuscollege.bsky.social) Matthias Haentjens and Ilya Kokorin - a commentary on EU regulation for crypto-assets and crypto-asset services:
🔗https://bit.ly/4oEqxBs
🔗https://bit.ly/4oEqxBs
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Some refreshing insights on Commission v Malta chaired by Prof @cbarnard.bsky.social Thanks to Daniel Sarmiento, Takis Tridimas, Emilija Leinarte @mwgehring.bsky.social and Martin Steinfeld for their lively and engaging contributions. youtu.be/K4giAVdn0yE
Investor Citizenship - Case C-181/23 Commission v Malta: CELS Roundtable Discussion
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December 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Some refreshing insights on Commission v Malta chaired by Prof @cbarnard.bsky.social Thanks to Daniel Sarmiento, Takis Tridimas, Emilija Leinarte @mwgehring.bsky.social and Martin Steinfeld for their lively and engaging contributions. youtu.be/K4giAVdn0yE
📣We have issued a new @ssrn.bsky.social Legal Studies RPS (v16 #5) including articles by @raffaelfasel.bsky.social, @philipmurray.bsky.social, Kathy Liddell & Matteo Aboy:
🔗https://www.law.cam.ac.uk/press/news/2025/11/legal-studies-research-paper-series-vol-16-no-5
🔗https://www.law.cam.ac.uk/press/news/2025/11/legal-studies-research-paper-series-vol-16-no-5
December 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
📣We have issued a new @ssrn.bsky.social Legal Studies RPS (v16 #5) including articles by @raffaelfasel.bsky.social, @philipmurray.bsky.social, Kathy Liddell & Matteo Aboy:
🔗https://www.law.cam.ac.uk/press/news/2025/11/legal-studies-research-paper-series-vol-16-no-5
🔗https://www.law.cam.ac.uk/press/news/2025/11/legal-studies-research-paper-series-vol-16-no-5
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The Faculty (@cambridgelaw.bsky.social) is offering a John Hall studentship for a new PhD student commencing either full-time or part-time doctoral research in 2026/27, with a preference for scholars in Family Law and a value of £15,000pa.
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John Hall PhD Studentship
The Faculty of Law is offering one studentship for a new PhD student commencing either full-time or part-time doctoral research in 2026/27. The studentship is available to home and overseas students,
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December 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Faculty (@cambridgelaw.bsky.social) is offering a John Hall studentship for a new PhD student commencing either full-time or part-time doctoral research in 2026/27, with a preference for scholars in Family Law and a value of £15,000pa.
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Delighted to launch Volume 14(2) of the Cambridge International Law Journal, showcasing cutting-edge scholarship from the 14th Annual Conference. Explore the full issue here: www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Delighted to launch Volume 14(2) of the Cambridge International Law Journal, showcasing cutting-edge scholarship from the 14th Annual Conference. Explore the full issue here: www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...
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Do not miss this Roundtable: 'Commission v Malta' on Wed, 3 Dec 2025 - 1.00pm
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social, Chaired by Prof @cbarnard.bsky.social
w Profes @mwgehring.bsky.social
Emilija Leinarte, @danielsarmiento.bsky.social, Martin Steinfeld and Takis Tridimas www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social, Chaired by Prof @cbarnard.bsky.social
w Profes @mwgehring.bsky.social
Emilija Leinarte, @danielsarmiento.bsky.social, Martin Steinfeld and Takis Tridimas www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
CELS Roundtable Discussion: 'Investor Citizenship - Case C-181/23
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION 'Investor Citizenship - Case C-181/23 Commission v Malta' Case C-181/23 Commission v Malta (investor citizenship) is one of the most important decisions the Court has handed
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November 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Do not miss this Roundtable: 'Commission v Malta' on Wed, 3 Dec 2025 - 1.00pm
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social, Chaired by Prof @cbarnard.bsky.social
w Profes @mwgehring.bsky.social
Emilija Leinarte, @danielsarmiento.bsky.social, Martin Steinfeld and Takis Tridimas www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social, Chaired by Prof @cbarnard.bsky.social
w Profes @mwgehring.bsky.social
Emilija Leinarte, @danielsarmiento.bsky.social, Martin Steinfeld and Takis Tridimas www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
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Fantastic Eli Lauterpacht Lecture 2025 - 'Hard Law in Times of Liquid Modernity: Treaty Law and Practice in the 21st Century' - with the inspiring Santiago Villalpando, Legal Advisor and Director of @unesco.org introduced by Prof Jan Klabbers @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Fantastic Eli Lauterpacht Lecture 2025 - 'Hard Law in Times of Liquid Modernity: Treaty Law and Practice in the 21st Century' - with the inspiring Santiago Villalpando, Legal Advisor and Director of @unesco.org introduced by Prof Jan Klabbers @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
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Do not miss today’s @eulegalstudies.bsky.social Lunchtime Seminar with Prof Daniele Gallo of LUISS: 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect: Directives and Beyond'. Join us at 12.30 for lunch and the seminar at 1.00pm in B16
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CELS Lunchtime Seminar: 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect:
Speaker: Professor Daniele Gallo, Luiss University, Italy Abstract: The seminar, building upon Professor Gallo’s book, Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will explore the
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November 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Do not miss today’s @eulegalstudies.bsky.social Lunchtime Seminar with Prof Daniele Gallo of LUISS: 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect: Directives and Beyond'. Join us at 12.30 for lunch and the seminar at 1.00pm in B16
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social
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@cambridgelaw.bsky.social
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Privileged to have been invited to speak at FICCI TURF 2025 about:
🏃♀️ access to sport and sports as a public good
🏟️ locally relevant long-term legacy for stadiums
💬 empowering communities &
🌏 inequitable impacts of #climatechange on sports
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🏃♀️ access to sport and sports as a public good
🏟️ locally relevant long-term legacy for stadiums
💬 empowering communities &
🌏 inequitable impacts of #climatechange on sports
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Privileged to have been invited to speak at FICCI TURF 2025 about:
🏃♀️ access to sport and sports as a public good
🏟️ locally relevant long-term legacy for stadiums
💬 empowering communities &
🌏 inequitable impacts of #climatechange on sports
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social
🏃♀️ access to sport and sports as a public good
🏟️ locally relevant long-term legacy for stadiums
💬 empowering communities &
🌏 inequitable impacts of #climatechange on sports
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social
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New post: Tyranny, anarchy and the rule of law: Reflections on a major report by the Constitution Committee
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Tyranny, anarchy and the rule of law: Reflections on a major report by the Constitution Committee
The House of Lords Constitution Committee’s new report on the rule of law provides an excellent overview of the concept and of the many challenges it finds itself under in the UK today. But the rep…
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November 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
New post: Tyranny, anarchy and the rule of law: Reflections on a major report by the Constitution Committee
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Do not miss next week's @eulegalstudies.bsky.social Lunchtime Seminar @cambridgelaw.bsky.social with Professor Daniele Gallo, Luiss University on 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect: Directives and Beyond' 12.30pm lunch, 1pm lecture. In person or online.
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
CELS Lunchtime Seminar: 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect:
Speaker: Professor Daniele Gallo, Luiss University, Italy Abstract: The seminar, building upon Professor Gallo’s book, Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will explore the
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Do not miss next week's @eulegalstudies.bsky.social Lunchtime Seminar @cambridgelaw.bsky.social with Professor Daniele Gallo, Luiss University on 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect: Directives and Beyond' 12.30pm lunch, 1pm lecture. In person or online.
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
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Very much looking forward to hosting @marceldirsus.com tomorrow in the Dialogues on Democratic Resilience series @cambridgelaw.bsky.social. Marcel will be speaking on 'How Tyrants Fail'. You can join online for free by registering here: www.eventbrite.com/e/marcel-dir...
Marcel Dirsus: 'How Tyrants Fail'
Marcel Dirsus (author of How Tyrants Fall) will present in the Dialogues on Democratic Resilience series.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Very much looking forward to hosting @marceldirsus.com tomorrow in the Dialogues on Democratic Resilience series @cambridgelaw.bsky.social. Marcel will be speaking on 'How Tyrants Fail'. You can join online for free by registering here: www.eventbrite.com/e/marcel-dir...
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Now published in the Cambridge Law Journal (open access):
'Administrative Law Doctrine and Constitutional Principle in the Supreme Court'
My case note on the judgment in R (Spitalfields) v Tower Hamlets LBC [2025] UKSC 11
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'Administrative Law Doctrine and Constitutional Principle in the Supreme Court'
My case note on the judgment in R (Spitalfields) v Tower Hamlets LBC [2025] UKSC 11
doi.org/10.1017/S000...
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DOCTRINE AND CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLE IN THE SUPREME COURT | The Cambridge Law Journal | Cambridge Core
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DOCTRINE AND CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLE IN THE SUPREME COURT - Volume 84 Issue 2
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November 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Now published in the Cambridge Law Journal (open access):
'Administrative Law Doctrine and Constitutional Principle in the Supreme Court'
My case note on the judgment in R (Spitalfields) v Tower Hamlets LBC [2025] UKSC 11
doi.org/10.1017/S000...
'Administrative Law Doctrine and Constitutional Principle in the Supreme Court'
My case note on the judgment in R (Spitalfields) v Tower Hamlets LBC [2025] UKSC 11
doi.org/10.1017/S000...
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The legal and constitutional implications of the asylum white paper: Some initial thoughts
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The legal and constitutional implications of the asylum white paper: Some initial thoughts
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The legal and constitutional implications of the asylum white paper: Some initial thoughts
Proposals for radical reform of the UK’s asylum system raise a number of legal and constitutional issues, with respect both to the European Convention on Human Rights and the domestic principle of …
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November 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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The legal and constitutional implications of the asylum white paper: Some initial thoughts
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The legal and constitutional implications of the asylum white paper: Some initial thoughts
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Grateful to the UNFCCC @cop30brazil.bsky.social to allow us to share our @clginitiative.bsky.social results and share ideas about the Advisory Opinions on climate change. @cisdl.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social #COP30
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Grateful to the UNFCCC @cop30brazil.bsky.social to allow us to share our @clginitiative.bsky.social results and share ideas about the Advisory Opinions on climate change. @cisdl.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social #COP30
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Delighted to attend #COP30 in Belem - with thanks to @hugheshall.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social @clginitiative.bsky.social for making it possible.
November 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Delighted to attend #COP30 in Belem - with thanks to @hugheshall.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social @clginitiative.bsky.social for making it possible.
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Warmest congratulations again to Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social on her impact maker award. @demedglobal.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
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Professor Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger named an Impact Maker by the UNFCCC High Level Champions
Professor Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger has received this honour from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change High Level Champions, in recognition of her dedication to justice in sus...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Warmest congratulations again to Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social on her impact maker award. @demedglobal.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
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Thank you so much to @hugheshall.bsky.social Research By-Fellow Dr Jellie Molino @climatehughes.bsky.social for serving as lead rapporteur for this year's @clginitiative.bsky.social CLGD25 @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thank you so much to @hugheshall.bsky.social Research By-Fellow Dr Jellie Molino @climatehughes.bsky.social for serving as lead rapporteur for this year's @clginitiative.bsky.social CLGD25 @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social
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Our first Plenary Keynote is from Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant (Judge, International Court of Justice) @clginitiative.bsky.social #CLGD25 #COP30 @cisdl.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Our first Plenary Keynote is from Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant (Judge, International Court of Justice) @clginitiative.bsky.social #CLGD25 #COP30 @cisdl.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social
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Delighted to announce the @routledgebooks.bsky.social Series on Sport & Human Rights that I will edit with @danihee.bsky.social @sportandrights.bsky.social
@idrottsforum.bsky.social @prof-mark-james.bsky.social @antoineduval.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
📌 www.routledge.com/Sport-and-Hu...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Delighted to announce the @routledgebooks.bsky.social Series on Sport & Human Rights that I will edit with @danihee.bsky.social @sportandrights.bsky.social
@idrottsforum.bsky.social @prof-mark-james.bsky.social @antoineduval.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
📌 www.routledge.com/Sport-and-Hu...
@idrottsforum.bsky.social @prof-mark-james.bsky.social @antoineduval.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
📌 www.routledge.com/Sport-and-Hu...
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Talking about #India's #Sports #Governance Act 2025 & its relation to:
💬 Free speech
🏃♀️ Privacy & Data Protection
⚖️ Accountability & Remedy
🌏 Climate justice
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social @sportanddev.bsky.social @sportrightsall.bsky.social @humanrightsindex.bsky.social
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💬 Free speech
🏃♀️ Privacy & Data Protection
⚖️ Accountability & Remedy
🌏 Climate justice
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social @sportanddev.bsky.social @sportrightsall.bsky.social @humanrightsindex.bsky.social
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The Human Rights Playbook: How Law Shapes Inclusion and Voice in Sports
YouTube video by LAW BEES
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November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Talking about #India's #Sports #Governance Act 2025 & its relation to:
💬 Free speech
🏃♀️ Privacy & Data Protection
⚖️ Accountability & Remedy
🌏 Climate justice
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social @sportanddev.bsky.social @sportrightsall.bsky.social @humanrightsindex.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oxd...
💬 Free speech
🏃♀️ Privacy & Data Protection
⚖️ Accountability & Remedy
🌏 Climate justice
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social @sportanddev.bsky.social @sportrightsall.bsky.social @humanrightsindex.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oxd...